TamDar429

TamDar429

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  1. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an aging nurse (50) who can't really keep up with the young new grads. Why can't there be a nurse company (or hospital or nursing home or staffing agency) that employs such nurses that will work...

  2. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your suggestions/responses. You have made me feel more confident in myself. I see now that there are more options out there. IF I ever try to open an agency, perhaps the name should be...

  3. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize. I didn't mean to include all nurses over 50. Just those who feel the same and are looking for

  4. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I will. I thought hitting Reply would link it to the comment box I hit the Reply box in. Sorry, my bad.

  5. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I respect that. Remember in Nursing School (mine was BSN, grad 96) where they said PRIORTIZE is the key? Well, it seems the bosses want you to do 5 things at once instead of

  6. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your post. I will read the linked thread too. :-) I'm sorry, I didn't mean the care would be substandard, just done steadily vs. in a rush. And I wouldn't put "Aging" in the title...

  7. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to generalize that all aging nurses can't keep up. I meant some--enough to talk about

  8. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. When the patient is actually passing, don't you have to go to the home no matter what time it

  9. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    TamDar429 replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I've been an MDS in a nursing home twice and it was very stressful, not enough time to get done what needs to be, so end up working 60 hrs / wk. I have friends who are Case Mgrs who cry about...

  10. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  11. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  12. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a Southern

  13. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    TamDar429 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    For LTC, in my experience, you better be ready for 10 hour days, filling in as a CNA when they don't show, being the scapegoat when uppers don't want to take responsibility, getting yelled at by...

  14. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    How do I tell HR I will settle for less money? I just want to work. When I call HR, they act all dumb and pause like no one has ever asked to speak to the HR Director in charge. I don't want to put a...

  15. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    That is crazy, ToothFairy. There are still jobs showing from March and I know good people have applied. thanks for the best wishes. you too. All of

  16. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting that, Calivaniya. I was beginning to think it was all my

  17. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best.

  18. It's Tough Out There!

    TamDar429 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Why are there 15 RN jobs listed on a hospital Jobs Available page on their website; I apply with 16 years experience, and no call back? What are red flags that they won't hire? Human Resources won't...